Discovery of the Gaume region

A weekend getaway in September (Sat 13 – Sun 14) to the Gaume region.

La Gaume is a region in southeastern Belgium. At a lower altitude than the Ardennes, it borders the French region of Lorraine to the south, the Arlon region to the east, and the Belgian part of the Ardennes to the north.
The region was part of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg until 1839, when it was incorporated in the new Belgian province of Luxembourg. The unofficial capital of the Gaume region is Virton.
Temperatures in this region are often 1 to 3 °C higher than in other parts of the province of Luxembourg , due to a distinctive microclimate.

In cultural terms, Gaume is the Romance-speaking part of what is now called Belgian Lorraine. The Lorraine language, distinct from Walloon, is a minority language in the Gaume region, where it is known as Gaumais. Although its use is declining, several local authors are trying to revive it. Lorrain is recognized as a regional language of Wallonia.

Price and Costs

The price of the package includes 2 lunches, admission to the museums and a total of 3 guided tours; drinks not included. The hotel room and the dinner on Saturday evening are not included in the fee, to allow a free choice for everyone.

However, we strongly recommend the mi-pension (half-board) arrangement at Château de Latour for Saturday, at 190€ for a double room and 120€ for a single.  This arrangement includes the room, the chef’s dinner, and breakfast on Sunday morning,

Each participant is expected to pay Château de Latour fees directly to the hotel.
Direct payment also applies to any additional nights, at 91€ for a double and 75€ for a single room. Breakfast is an additional 15€ per person.

If you’ve booked accommodations elsewhere, we invite you to join the group dinner at Latour. Please contact the organizer, Filip, for more information. He can tell you the price.

https://www.chateaudelatour.be 

Programme

Saturday 13/9

• 10:30: gathering at the Musée Gaumais in Virton
• 11 am: guided tour of the Musée Gaumais, Rue d’Arlon 38, Virton
• 12.30: Lunch at L’Hostellerie d’Orval (15 min drive from the Musée );
• 3:00 pm: Guided tour of Orval abbey & brewery (2 hours);
• Short walk and drive to the hotel ( 15 min);
• Check in at Château de Latour, Rue du 24 Aout, 6761 Latour-Virton
• Aperitif & dinner at the hotel.

Sunday 14/9

• Breakfast and check-out;
• Easy walk in the village of  Chassepierre;
• Guided tour of an underground slate quarry with an above-ground museum for those with reduced mobility;
• Group lunch at restaurant Le Florentin, Place Albert I, Florenville;
• Afternoon, 2- to 3-hour nature discovery walk, the location depends on the weather forecast.